Mission Kids Blog

Child sexual abuse is unfortunately a pervasive issue in the United States and beyond. Keeping our children and youth safe is of the utmost importance. Journalists, producers, directors, editors, and others hold the power to influence the actions (or inactions) of viewers and readers. Navigating how to report on this difficult topic can be extremely complex, but resources are available to help make your story informative. We are therefore providing the below information which may be helpful to report on and/or produce a piece on child sexual abuse. The Impact of Public Disclosures Before drafting a story, consider the following issues: Will details of the report inadvertently disclose the identity of the victim? (Ex. John Doe is charged with sexual...